Here is yet another job scam email impersonating a real UVic faculty member. This job scam uses a variety of different subject lines; other ones we’ve seen include:
- UVIC STUDENT JOB
- Part-time Student Job
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Administrative Assistants Needed
- Organizational Research
The red flags to look out for are pretty much the same as the ones we’ve seen in previous batches from earlier this month:
- The emails come from Gmail addresses–a real UVic job opportunity should be coming from a UVic email address. Note: if the email appears to have been forwarded by someone at UVic, check to see who sent it to them in the first place, and be very wary if the original sender was using a Gmail or other freemail address.
- The sender’s name may differ from the professor supposedly offering the position.
- The salary offered is too good to be true, especially for a small number of hours of remote casual work. The scammer also can’t seem to get their own facts straight, as they give two different weekly amounts in the same email!
- There are errors in capitalization, spacing and formatting, as well as odd/awkward wording.
- The scammer asks you to reach them via SMS to shift the conversation to a place that UVic can’t monitor. Also, the phone number provided is not local; the 916 area code corresponds to Sacramento, California.
Do not engage with the scammer via email or SMS and do not forward these emails around. If you responded to the scam, contact the Computer Help Desk immediately for assistance, especially if you sent personal information or money.
Subject: UVIC STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
From: Prof. Sarah Gibbons <s*****25@gmail.com>University of Victoria , Department of Physical and Health Education urgently requires the service of students to work part-time as administrative assistants and get paid $350 weekly.
The hours are flexible and students will be required to work not more than 6 hours weekly. The position can be carried out remotely and the pay is $400 weekly. Salary increment will be reviewed after gaining more training and experience on the position.
Major skills needed are ; Maintaining effective working relationships, Ability to establish effective working relationships and to prioritize tasks and projects, Ability to work independently. Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel will be an added advantage.
To proceed with the application process and other eligibility descriptions, contact me directly on (916) ***-**** stating your full name, email address, year of study, and department to receive the job description and further application requirements.Best regards.
[impersonated professor]
[impersonated professor]
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Professor
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Office: MCK ***
Subject: Organizational Research
From: UVIC Support Services <greg*****522@gmail.com>Notice: This message was sent from outside the University of Victoria email system. Please be cautious with links and sensitive information.
University of Victoria , Department of Physical and Health Education urgently requires the service of students to work part-time as Research assistants and get paid $350 weekly.
The hours are flexible and students will be required to work not more than 6 hours weekly. The position can be carried out remotely and the pay is $400 weekly. Salary increment will be reviewed after gaining more training and experience on the position.
Major skills needed are ; Maintaining effective working relationships, Ability to establish effective working relationships and to prioritize tasks and projects, Ability to work independently. Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel will be an added advantage.
To proceed with the application process and other eligibility descriptions, contact me directly on (916) ***-**** stating your full name, email address, year of study, and department to receive the job description and further application requirements.Best regards.
[impersonated professor]
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Professor
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Office: MCK ***